Question 1

what can a dry red patchy/itchy rash on my chest, face, eye lids be caused by?  had same rash awhile ago and it went away within a week. its back now

Accepted Answer

Dermatitis: It is hard to tell what kind of dermatitis it is without seeing the rash. Will think is probably contact dermatitis. Check exposure to a new soap or lotion.

Question 2

what causes an itchy rash with little bumps on top of my feet and redness on lower legs? also bumps are not itching anymore, now they are dry bumps.

Accepted Answer

Allergic reaction: Usually rashes on the top of your feet are casued by some type of allergic reaction or contact dermatits. With your lower legs involved i would rule out edema/swelling as an issue as well. Your socks or shoes could be creating the rash on your feet more so if they got wet while wearing them or if you have changed soaps or detergents. If the rash persists or returns get examined by a doctor.

Question 3

what might cause dry itchy dark patch, itchy breast, itchy rash on back waist area, sudden weight gain, feeling full, daily headaches. and more.

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Many things: There are many things that could cause those symptoms. Thyroid disease, eczema, diabetes, dietary changes, allergies, and so on. You should see a doctor to have the rash and other symptoms evaluated.

Question 4

what is the cause of my itchy rash?

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Itchy rash: Many answers apply to your question and it is best answered by a thorough history and physical exam. See your doctor about it and they may decide if you need to see a specialist.

Question 5

what can cause an insanely itchy rash?

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There are many, many: possible causes. Consider getting it checked medically for a better idea.

Question 6

what are ways of soothing a dry, itchy rash?

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It depends: It depends on the cause of the rash.  If it's from irritation, for instance, washing your hands a lot, Hydrocortisone ointment (over-the-counter) will help.  You can also try putting on calamine lotion, and taking Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth for itching.

Question 7

what can cause an itchy rash that won't go away?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Intrinsic conditions, such as atopic dermatitis, dry skin, viral rashes; extrinsic conditions such as allergic dermatitis (cosmetics, fragrances), foods, bites, stress, urticaria (hives), just to name a few off the top of my head...many things. Common conditions often are self-limited, but a few need to be checked out and treated (such as drug allergy).

Question 8

can stress cause an itchy rash?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stress can cause a histamine release with itchy rash - very common occurance.

Question 9

can too much biotin cause an itchy rash?

Accepted Answer

I haven't seen that: I use biotin in my patients with brittle nails and I have never seen a rash with it.  The only way to know is to stop the biotin, see if the rash resolves, then start it again, although, if you are truly allergic, this could be dangerous and should only be done under the observation of your doctor.

Question 10

does z pack cause itchy rash?

Accepted Answer

It can.: If you are allergic, any medication can cause an itchy rash that usually starts from 2 days to two weeks after onset of taking the medication.  A z pack is the antibiotic azithromycin.  Please see your doctor immediately if you have developed a rash after taking it.

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